December wallpapers from our rangers

The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…

November wallpapers from our rangers

The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…

Enjoying Alert Level 1 in the September sun

Here at Buffalo Thorn Lodge, we are enjoying Alert Level 1 in the September sun. The bush is transforming into a summer paradise. With high temperatures reaching the 30s and mild evenings lounging by the jacuzzi, what more could one ask for? Welcome back With some of the migrant species coming back from their cold…

October wallpapers from our rangers

The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…

New beginnings

Spring in the bush

Spring has arrived, and with it, we celebrate the universal symbol of new beginnings. As we start enjoying the lengthening days and keep our eyes peeled for the newest of the green shoots that are pushing their way towards the sun, we are excited about the dawning of a brand new season in the bushveld….

September wallpapers from our rangers

The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…

August wallpapers from our rangers

The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…

Rosettes rule

leopard shadow

During the past few weeks of lockdown under Alert Level 3 we, as guides here at Buffalo Thorn Lodge, have been treated to some phenomenal leopard sightings. The animals seem to be a lot more relaxed without our regular stream of visitors, and this month has been all about the leopards of Pilanesberg. To some…